• Sunday night blues jam

    Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs 1579 Grafton St, Halifax

    Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band.

    Morgan Davis

    Morgan Davis

    Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs 1579 Grafton St, Halifax

    Morgan Davis is a Canadian blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born and spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, before relocating to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2001. His song "Why'd You Lie" was a hit for Colin James and featured on James' 1988 debut album.

    Jazz Night

    Jazz Night

    Ragazzi Restobar 5187 Salter St, Halifax

    Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. ... Read more

    Improv Kitchen

    Improv Kitchen

    Radstorm 2177 Gottingen St

    The Improv Kitchen is a monthly improvisation workshop with Gabriella Ciurcovich, presented by suddenlyLISTEN! Open to all ages and levels, this is an opportunity to explore improvisation in a judgement-free environment. Gabriella leads the group through simple exercises designed to challenge the way we perceive and interact with each other. New connections are made! Fresh ... Read more

    Free
    Economy Shoe Shop

    Leo Cox Trio

    Economy Shoe Shop 1663 Argyle St

    Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 ... Read more

    Garrett Mason

    Garrett Mason

    Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs 1579 Grafton St, Halifax

    Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age; being surrounded by music blues music, Garrett’s favorite tapes at 3 years old were Canned Heat ... Read more

    Boardwalk Brass

    Please join Boardwalk Brass as we present an exciting concert to open the Atlantic Festivals of Music 2026! Featuring brass band classics that are sure to excite listeners of all ages. Established in October 2024, Boardwalk Brass was created to bring the best community and professional brass musicians from Halifax together to play high level ... Read more

    $15
    Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

    Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

    Obladee wine bar 1600 Barrington St, Halifax

    Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. ... Read more

    Scotia Festival of Music

    India Gailey & Leah Plave

    The Music Room 6181 Lady Hammond Road

    Music for Two Cellos In the spirit of anarchy and exploration, award-winning artists India Gailey and Leah Plave present brand-new music for two cellos. The program features premieres by seven Canadian composers who have agreed to this surprising but refreshing prompt. This concert will be a sneak peak of the music before their album comes ... Read more

    $20 – $35

    Jazz Night @ The Local

    The Local 2037 Gottingen St, Halifax

    Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.

    Sicoly, Ebata, Bjornson, Walt

    Wooden Monkey Alderney Landing

    Top musicians from various categories play together. Mary Lou Sicoly has been singing jazz all her life, doing guest spots as a teenager with her Dad’s dance band in Sault Ste. Marie. She has sung  with everything from big bands to small ensembles as well as solo performances at the CNE and special events such ... Read more

  • Big Easy Fridays

    Big Easy Fridays!

    Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs 1579 Grafton St, Halifax

    Sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse More events all week on Bearly's website

    Caito Macdonald Trio

    Caito Macdonald Trio

    Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar 1662 Barrington St., Halifax

    Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito's musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito's trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band 'Under the Bus'.

    The Mellotones

    The Mellotones

    Pacifico 5171 George St

    The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world for over two decades. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse. From weddings to festivals to late-night clubs and corporate events, their energetic show provides the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Combining powerful vocals, ... Read more

    $12
    Cecilia Concerts

    Belltuner

    Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax

    Beltuner is a Paris-based quartet known for their electrifying live performances and fearless blend of musical styles. Since bursting onto the French jazz scene in the early 2000s, they have built a devoted following with their infectious energy and genre-defying sound. The group features Johann Riche on accordion and vocals, Pascal Muller on guitar, Bertrand ... Read more

    Free
    John Chiasson Trio

    John Chiasson Trio

    Milestones, MicMac Mall 21 Micmac Blvd, Dartmouth

    Fretless 5 String Bass and Vocal - John Chiasson Piano - Dave Staples Percussion - Charlie Cooley

    Free
    All Saints Cathedral Choir

    All Saints Cathedral Choir

    Cathedral Church of All Saints 1330 Cathedral Ln, Halifax

    The 'Sundays at Four' Music Series returns to the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax September 28 at 4 p.m! Join us for a new season of inspiring choral music, offered freely to the public every Sunday afternoon. Sunday's service is a Choral Evensong for the Eve of St Michael and All Angels, sung by ... Read more

    Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

    Lion's Head Tavern 3085 Robie St, Halifax

    Jazz is back at the Lion's Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

    Free!
    Sunday Open Mic

    Sunday Open Mic

    The Local 2037 Gottingen St, Halifax

    Local jazz musician Bethany Fulde hosts a come-one, come-all open mic at the Local every Sunday.

    Free

    Sunday night blues jam

    Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs 1579 Grafton St, Halifax

    Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band.

    Nova Sinfonia & Brittany Cann perform the classics

    St Andrew's United Church 6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax

    Join Nova Sinfonia for an evening of dramatic orchestral music and brilliant vocal artistry as the orchestra continues its 30th Anniversary Season. Under the direction of Greg Burton, the program welcomes acclaimed soprano Brittany Cann for a selection of powerful operatic arias by Mozart and Beethoven. The concert opens with Mozart’s Symphony No. 24 in B-flat major, K.182, a vibrant early work ... Read more

    $15 – $30
    Morgan Davis

    Morgan Davis

    Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs 1579 Grafton St, Halifax

    Morgan Davis is a Canadian blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born and spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, before relocating to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2001. His song "Why'd You Lie" was a hit for Colin James and featured on James' 1988 debut album.

    Jazz Night

    Jazz Night

    Ragazzi Restobar 5187 Salter St, Halifax

    Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. ... Read more

    Economy Shoe Shop

    Leo Cox Trio

    Economy Shoe Shop 1663 Argyle St

    Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 ... Read more

    Garrett Mason

    Garrett Mason

    Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs 1579 Grafton St, Halifax

    Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age; being surrounded by music blues music, Garrett’s favorite tapes at 3 years old were Canned Heat ... Read more

    Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

    Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

    Obladee wine bar 1600 Barrington St, Halifax

    Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. ... Read more

    Scotia Festival of Music

    Magenta String Quartet

    The Music Room 6181 Lady Hammond Road

    These four splendid musicians gave a very well-received recital for us last season, as part of their first Canadian tour. Based in Paris, and praised as "a model of technical discipline, elegance and musical excellence", the Magenta String Quartet is an ensemble to watch! Among their recent highlights: competing in the 2025 edition of the ... Read more

    $20 – $35

    Jazz Night @ The Local

    The Local 2037 Gottingen St, Halifax

    Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.

    Big Easy Fridays

    Big Easy Fridays!

    Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs 1579 Grafton St, Halifax

    Sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse More events all week on Bearly's website

    Gimme Shelter: Halifax

    Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax

    A benefit Concert for ADSUM House Featuring Olga Milosevich Holly Arsenault Musical Director/Accompanist With Singers Linda Carvery Kristine Crowell Kitty Farmer Shirley Jackson Amelia McMahon Cynthia Myeers Patricia Watson All proceeds to ADSUM Women & Children Tickets

    $35

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